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SUPPORT THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST. MONDAY OCTOBER 23
TEXT: LUKE 19: 12-27
Key verse: “Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD” 2 Chronicles 31:4.
Believers are encouraged on the giving of tithes and material support for the work of the Lord in the following reasons: {i} See that it is Jesus who has raised up true churches and ministries to labour for Him in the work of the gospel. {Ii} It is Jesus who has called the true ministers of the gospel and has given them various ministries to operate for His name: for the salvation of sinners and for the edification of the saints. {iii} See that it is the one Spirit of Christ that has anointed these ministers with power and given them spiritual gifts for effective service in the body of Christ. {iv} Aim at the overall success of the Church of Christ in the great commission given by The Lord. (V} See that you and your resources belong to the Lord and not to a man of God or a church, whatever role that man of God or church plays in your life. {Vi} See that Jesus is the sole provider for all true churches and ministries and for all His faithful ministers. {vii} See that you are but a custodian of His money and material resources. {Viii} See that only Him reserves the right to direct His resources in your hand to where He desires for His work and for the glory of His name. {ix} Ensure that you seek His consent at all times on where to pay your tithes and give material support; do not seek to impress or satisfy a man or a church with your material resources, but God. It is God you should seek to satisfy. {X} Know that it is not the will of God that your resources be used to support ungodly works and workers or be wasted. Be steward of your resources {xi} See that the tithe you pay to your church is done by the will and guidance of God and not by traditional bondage upon you. The belief that tithes must be paid to your immediate church or denomination is a tradition of men and not the word of God and such is responsible today for the gospel setbacks. Prayerfully, wisely and firmly avoid unscriptural traditions and the schemes set up on you. {xii} Prayerfully, wisely and firmly avoid unscriptural traditions on tithing and the schemes set up on you like; tithe card, tithe register, etc. If you aim at the overall success of the church of Christ in the great commission given by The Lord, you will support the work of the Lord in an innovative way, and others will learn from you.
Thought for the day: God loves a cheerful giver
Song for the day: Give and it shall be given unto you
Bible Reading for the day: Jeremiah 9-10; 1 Timothy 3
#Horemow.
TEXT: LUKE 19: 12-27
Key verse: “Moreover he commanded the people that dwelt in Jerusalem to give the portion of the priests and the Levites, that they might be encouraged in the law of the LORD” 2 Chronicles 31:4.
Believers are encouraged on the giving of tithes and material support for the work of the Lord in the following reasons: {i} See that it is Jesus who has raised up true churches and ministries to labour for Him in the work of the gospel. {Ii} It is Jesus who has called the true ministers of the gospel and has given them various ministries to operate for His name: for the salvation of sinners and for the edification of the saints. {iii} See that it is the one Spirit of Christ that has anointed these ministers with power and given them spiritual gifts for effective service in the body of Christ. {iv} Aim at the overall success of the Church of Christ in the great commission given by The Lord. (V} See that you and your resources belong to the Lord and not to a man of God or a church, whatever role that man of God or church plays in your life. {Vi} See that Jesus is the sole provider for all true churches and ministries and for all His faithful ministers. {vii} See that you are but a custodian of His money and material resources. {Viii} See that only Him reserves the right to direct His resources in your hand to where He desires for His work and for the glory of His name. {ix} Ensure that you seek His consent at all times on where to pay your tithes and give material support; do not seek to impress or satisfy a man or a church with your material resources, but God. It is God you should seek to satisfy. {X} Know that it is not the will of God that your resources be used to support ungodly works and workers or be wasted. Be steward of your resources {xi} See that the tithe you pay to your church is done by the will and guidance of God and not by traditional bondage upon you. The belief that tithes must be paid to your immediate church or denomination is a tradition of men and not the word of God and such is responsible today for the gospel setbacks. Prayerfully, wisely and firmly avoid unscriptural traditions and the schemes set up on you. {xii} Prayerfully, wisely and firmly avoid unscriptural traditions on tithing and the schemes set up on you like; tithe card, tithe register, etc. If you aim at the overall success of the church of Christ in the great commission given by The Lord, you will support the work of the Lord in an innovative way, and others will learn from you.
Thought for the day: God loves a cheerful giver
Song for the day: Give and it shall be given unto you
Bible Reading for the day: Jeremiah 9-10; 1 Timothy 3
#Horemow.
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